§ Mr. HANNONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the intention of the present Government 505W to introduce a Bill, on the lines promised by the late Government, which will enable them to appoint a Committee to deal with the disposal of the Boxer indemnity, with special reference to the claims put forward by the holders of Vickers' Chinese Notes?
§ Mr. PONSONBYThe answer is in the affirmative; but no inference should be drawn as to the likelihood of Boxer indemnity funds becoming available for defaulted payments on the unsecured debts of the Chinese Government.